OEM 2005 Cadillac CTS Rack and Pinion Boot

2005 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2005 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Begin boot replacement by installing the j 42640 steering column anti-rotation pin onto the steering column followed by tire and wheel removal and intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt extraction. The intermediate shaft requires disconnection from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft to protect the steering gear along with preserving steering control. Vehicle wheels should be positioned straight ahead and the steering wheel must be locked before working on the steering column or intermediate shaft otherwise the coil assembly risks damage. You must begin by disconnecting the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear followed by taking off the outer tie rod then the power steering gear bolts. To repair the power steering gear dust boot the mechanic replaces the steering gear properly before unsecuring the jam nut from the inner tie rod then proceeding to remove the out and in Rack and Pinion Boot clamps. To replace the Rack and Pinion Boot you must first install a new boot before inserting a fresh inner clamp and tightening the assembly using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Begin with the installation of the outer clamp and inner jam nut to the tie rod. Then position the power steering gear to continue with bolt tightening at 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the outer tie rod before connecting the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Finally, secure the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt with a torque setting of 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Animal the tire and wheel while performing a last step of removing the steering column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) from the steering column then adjusting the front toe.